Skyworth Binge TV Android media box - Tips/Tricks/Apps thread

[Koosie]

Available now on takealot

Product Link - http://myskyworth.com/

Release Date: 12.07.2018

Specs: -

Where to buy: -

Takealot - https://www.takealot.com/skyworth-binge-android-tv-box/PLID51979040

Major retailers expected to stock Game, Dion Wired, Incredible Connection

 

[Sumen]

I did some more digging, so this box is made in UK (Not Durban as I previously mentioned) by company a called "Caldero" which Skyworth acquired in 2017.

So it is made by Skyworth and not rebranded junk.

https://sites.google.com/view/droid-tv/oem/caldero-skyworth
http://www.caldero.com/what-we-do/servicesset-top-box-technology/

 

[ngwe23]

What does this have that the Mi box doesn't have?

 

[Dan C]

So does Netflix work on this DStv box?

 

[isie]

So we are 7 days away from release, I will be posting my experience on here.

Product Link - http://myskyworth.com/

Release Date: 19.07.2018

Specs: -

Where to buy: -

Takealot - https://www.takealot.com/skyworth-binge-android-tv-box/PLID51979040

Major retailers expected to stock Game, Dion Wired, Incredible Connection

not bad price - thouy this worries me
Netflix not supported

can probably side load but not sure why not supported

 

[Dan C]

not bad price - thouy this worries me
Netflix not supported

can probably side load but not sure why not supported

Because they want you to watch Showmax and DStv.

 

[Koosie]

Because they want you to watch Showmax and DStv.

Telkom Lit Box has the same issue, its Netflix being difficult.

 

[Koosie]

It is officially in stock at takealot. Getting mine tomorrow before 12

 

[isie]

Because they want you to watch Showmax and DStv.

is the device android certified?

 

[Dan C]

is the device android certified?

Probably. But I find it strange that they preload DStv now and Showmax. Then the device does not officially support Netflix.
Specs etc look good. But it's a no go for me.

 

[Deleted member 83147]

What does this have that the Mi box doesn't have?

Ethernet.

Also it's a bit cheaper.

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

I also just bought one with some eBucks to play around with.

Will probably resell it at some point as I doubt it will replace my Shield, although the remote looks nicer than the Shield one

 

[isie]

Probably. But I find it strange that they preload DStv now and Showmax. Then the device does not officially support Netflix.
Specs etc look good. But it's a no go for me.

specs and everything look good but ya preloaded dstv and showmax is a downside for me

 

[Dolby]

specs and everything look good but ya preloaded dstv and showmax is a downside for me

Why?

 

[joshuatree]

Surely unwanted apps can be deleted.

The best Android TV operating system box is the one that is the cheapest if Netflix ease of use is not a priority.

 

[isie]

Why?

if preloaded dstv, showmax and netflix any any other streaming service i may think its being fair - but not having netflix as well just raises a flag for me.

 

[Dan C]

Why?

Because it looks like it's endorsed by DStv. Would love to see how Kodi and all the add ons run on this box.

 

[Dolby]

Because it looks like it's endorsed by DStv. Would love to see how Kodi and all the add ons run on this box.

But, I mean it's just an app?
Like you buy it with YouTube?

Whether the app is in the store or already on the box, does it change anything for you?

Just curious.

 

[Dan C]

But, I mean it's just an app?
Like you buy it with YouTube?

Whether the app is in the store or already on the box, does it change anything for you?

Just curious.

No the firmware has been altered. I could be wrong, but it just looks fishy.

 

[Soprono]

Retailers should just openly stock the Shield and MiBox and stop wasting peoples time

Anyyyyways skipping this that’s for sure.